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Thoughts On Education

by Curt Kovener Students are heading back to school so it is an appropriate time to turn the podium over to Prof. Ron Atkins for some of his collected quotes on the subject of education for our youth, our parents, our legislative leaders…and the rest of us, too •At...

Hemp Should Be A Hoosier Crop

by Curt Kovener As reported on the front page a bill being studied this summer by the Indiana legislature could allow southern Hoosier farmers to grow a new crop: industrial hemp. The bill, authored by Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour, passed the house earlier this year and...

It’s Now The Law; Don’t Cross The Color Purple

by Curt Kovener As of July 1, Indiana landowners have a new way to mark property for no trespassing— with purple paint. This is good news for those of us who dwell in the wilderness. Owners of private property are now be able to exchange damaged or stolen “No...

Is That REALLY What They Meant?

by Curt Kovener Newspaper headlines are meant to sell the story and prompt the reader to read it. If they can be they should be witty, creative, perhaps punny but above all truthful & accurate. But sometimes in our quest to get you to read our story, headline...

This Summer’s Very Report Is Berry Good

by Curt Kovener With the multitude of changes that have been and continue to go on with the newspaper, I had been derelict of duty with mowing the area of the wilderness to keep too much from becoming more wilderness. Mowing is therapy for me. I can think, solve...

The Summer School Of Life Is In Session

by Curt Kovener School may be out for the summer but education continues throughout the years. Let’s re-visit the collectible quotes of Prof. Ron Atkins— educator, philosopher, and generally inspirational gentleman— and let us be edified on life experiences. •Every...